Pied-a-terre Definition
pyā-dä-târ
pied-a-terre, pieds-a-terre
noun
A secondary or temporary place of lodging.
American Heritage
A lodging or dwelling, esp. one used only part time or temporarily.
Webster's New World
Alternative spelling of pied-à-terre.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Pied-a-terre
Noun
Singular:
pied-a-terre
Plural:
pieds--terre, pieds-a-terreOrigin of Pied-a-terre
French pied foot à to, on terre ground
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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